Parks & Recreation

Connect with your community and discover our Surrey parks and recreation activities and events. Explore our many parks, visit our state-of-the-art facilities, and sign up for our high quality programs. 

We believe in building strong, healthy communities where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy an active lifestyle.

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Darts Hill Garden Park

Visit our 7.5-acre garden in South Surrey, open Fridays to Sundays, 10am–4pm, from April 4 to September 28, 2025. Discover rare plants, shrubs, and trees in a serene, natural setting.

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People walking along a pathway in Darts Hill Garden Park on a sunny day.

Become a Lifeguard!

Make a difference in your community and start a rewarding career in aquatics. 

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Spring Drop-in Schedules

Use your Annual Recreation Pass or pay a one-time drop-in fee to enjoy activities from April to June.

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News & blogs

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father and daughter
Mar 14

Spend Spring Break in Surrey

A group of children and a staff member engage in a hands-on planting activity at Darts Hill Garden during a Family Day event.
Feb 13

City of Surrey celebrates Family Day with free and fun activities

exterior photo of surrey city hall
Feb 7

Surrey Council to vote on contract for Mobile Towable Bleachers to enhance local events

Field hockey players in action during a game on an outdoor turf field, with a goalie and other players in the background.
Jan 24

Surrey Council to vote on $3.9M contract for new synthetic hockey field at Tamanawis Park

Jan 23

Reconnect with your community this spring

Winter Ice Palace celebrates 25 years of holiday fun
Dec 10

Winter Ice Palace celebrates 25 years of holiday fun

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival_Surrey Civic Plaza
Oct 23

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Returns for Two Days

Bear Creek Lights - Salmon Display
Oct 15

Bear Creek Lights returns November 2 to 16

Girls in the pool smiling.
Oct 11

Help Keep Our Pools Clean

Our City tree planting at Hawthorne Rotary Park
Oct 1

Our City campaign breaks record with over 100 neighbourhood-led projects

1001-steps
Sep 24

Surrey Council awards contract for 1001 Steps replacement

two kids in costumes
Sep 23

Halloween Activities in Surrey

tree planting
Sep 23

City to launch annual Releaf Tree Planting program on National Tree Day

COS South Surrey Arena Display
Sep 20

South Surrey Arena welcomes new digital display to elevate spectator experience

Two guys facing off for hockey.
Sep 18

Protect and Perform: The Vital Role of Hockey Gear

Community members of diverse backgrounds enjoy a lively outdoor festival with various colorful vendor tents offering goods and services, in a park setting under a partly cloudy sky.
Aug 30

Fleetwood Community Festival returns for its 22nd year

A swimmer in a black cap marked 'PSW' rests at the pool edge, wearing mirrored goggles, during a competitive swim event.
Aug 21

Local para swimmer ready to make waves this month in Paris

A man sits in a lifeguard station with trees on either side
Jul 16

Drowning Prevention Safety Tips for Summer

Children sitting in the gymnasium.
Jul 11

Before and After School Care: A Lifeline for Working Parents

Stealing Dan Sounds of Summer Elgin Heritage Park 2023
Jun 19

Enjoy free outdoor concerts across Surrey this summer

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